EXPECTATIONS SHALL NOT BE CUT OFF


By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi

Proverbs 24:14 "So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off."

   The word 'expectations' is the Hebrew word , ' tiqvâh' it means: a cord ( as an attachment ) hope, ground of hope, things hoped for, outcome.  Of interest to me is the word 'cord' or an attachment. 

   When we desire a thing or things we trust God's word to grant our requests by faith . Faith is like fishing using a hook and a line or cord. As long as the right cord is being used with a fish attached to the hook a catch is guaranteed . 

    A strategy used by fishes when caught with a cord is to get the cord entangled around an object . This makes it nearly impossible to reel the fish in for fear of a broken fish line. However , experienced fishermen have deviced ways on how to maneuver through obstacles to catch a fish using wisdom .

      That is what the Bible means in proverbs 24;14  . It says faith in God requires the application of wisdom and knowledge. Faith is the substance of things hoped for , therefore , faith requires being expectant .

    We should learn to be wise while waiting for the manifestation of a desired outcome against the backdrop of contrary manifestations. An example of this is Esau's marriage to the two local girls in Genesis 26:34-35  

"At the age of forty, Esau married two Hittite wives: Judith, the daughter of Beeri, and Basemath, the daughter of Elon. 
But Esau’s wives made life miserable for Isaac and Rebekah. " Genesis 26:34-35 
The word Judith in the Hebrew means 'Praised' and Basemath means 'fragrance ': these are qualities needed for fruitfulness . In those days names where given in line with an expected character . Jacob means ' deceiver ' and this was a major attribute in his life and eventually he was used of the lord to fulfill prophesy . 
    Before Isaac and Rebecca's marriage their parents had prepared to bring them up together under God's direction and approval. They anticipated that Esau will tow the same line but to their disappointment he had his own ideas. It was a course of action which brought grief to Isaac and Rebecca but God never let them down. 
      What are your expectations for your spouse , children , ministry , job , business . We should be cautious not to hold on to these expectations so tightly that you become embittered if they do not materialize. Unrealistic expectations is a major cause for backsliding,  health crisis , and failed relationships . 
  When those we hold dear do not meet up with expectations we should maintain a loving relationship and refuse to be embittered trusting the lord to make something beautiful out of the situation and he surely will. .
  Despite losing his birthright to Jacob Esau eventually became very prosperous (Genesis 33:1-11) God often uses the least likely to do the extraordinary , trust his grace to see you through difficult times 
Prayer:Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as Lord and saviour  and receive the Holy Spirit and faith to do the extraordinary in Jesus name.
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